Study of Low-Intensity Conditioning for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a reduced intensity conditioning regimen for stem cell transplant with donor cells will allow the donor cells to be effective without causing health problems.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
In this research study patients will receive dosages of chemotherapy that are lower than the usual dosages. The study will determine whether a shorter duration of immunosuppression will permit the donor cells to be effective against the cancer without causing more severe GVHD (Graft Versus Host Disease). Also to be determined is whether the patient's cancer can be prevented from relapsing after blood stem cell transplant by using prophylactic treatment, giving a donor leukocyte infusion BEFORE a relapse happens.
In this research study samples of blood and bone marrow will be analyzed. These samples will be examined to study the cellular production of inflammatory cytokine levels in attempt to be able to predict which patients will have complications like GVHD or relapse.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Immunosuppression Taper Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Procedure: Reduced intensity conditioning
Busulfan and Fludarabine regimen
Procedure: Rapid immunosuppressive taper
Taper of Tacrolimus, Methotrexate and Mycophenolate Mofetil
Procedure: Prophylactic donor leukocyte infusions
If the patient has GVHD overall grade 0-1 or skin grade 1 on day +100, then 5 x 107 CD3+ cells/kg recipient weight are given.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Percentage of Participants With Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) Grades 2-4 [100 days]
The primary objective of this study was to establish the rate of acute GVHD following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies. Glucksberg staging was used for organ grading of GVHD. Clinical GVHD was assessed as follows: Grade 0: No stage 1-4 of any organ Grade 1: Stage 1-2 rash and no liver or gut involvement Grade 2: Stage 3 rash, or Stage 1 liver involvement, or Stage 1 GI Grade 3: Stage 0-3 skin with Stage 2-3 liver, or Stage 2-4 GI Grade 4: Stage 4 skin rash, or Stage 4 liver involvement
- Percentage of Participants With Progression Free Survival [two years]
The second primary objective was to determine the percentage of participants with progression free survival following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies. We define disease progression as disease recurrence within 180 days of transplant.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Percentage of Patients Alive at 2 Years [2 Years]
To estimate the overall survival of patients progression following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
To be eligible a patient MUST meet at least one of the next 4 criteria
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Any patient aged 55 years or older with a hematological malignancy for which allogeneic transplant is considered an appropriate treatment, AND/OR
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Any patient, regardless of age, with a hematologic malignancy for which allogeneic transplant is considered an appropriate treatment and the patient is not eligible for a conventional myeloablative transplant because of organ dysfunction AND/OR
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Any patient, regardless of age, who has relapsed following prior autologous or allogeneic transplant for a hematologic malignancy AND/OR
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Any patient, regardless of age, with one of the following hematological malignancies:
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Multiple myeloma
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refractory to or failure following conventional chemotherapy such as VAD (Vincristine, Adriamycin and Dexamethasone), pulse decadron, or alkylating agents, or
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chromosomal abnormality associated with poor prognosis by cytogenetics or FISH probe.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, Rai stage 3 or 4 and relapsed following/refractory to alkylating agents or nucleoside analog therapy
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Low grade lymphoma (small lymphocytic, follicular small cleaved cell, or follicular mixed small cleaved and large cell) that is either relapsed or refractory provided the disease is NOT rapidly progressive, NOT bulky, and no mass exceeds 5 cm in greatest dimension.
To be eligible a patient MUST meet all of the following criteria
- In addition to the above criteria ALL patients must meet the following minimum organ function:
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Cardiac: Ejection fraction at least 30%.
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Renal: Adequate renal function as defined by creatinine < 2.0mg OR creatinine clearance >40 mg/min by 24-hour urine collection or GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate. (Gender and age-adjusted creatinine clearance >40ml/min by Gault-Cockroft 55 is acceptable for adults: (140 - age) x weight/72 x Scr [x 0.85 if female]).
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Pulmonary: FEV1 and FVC >60%.
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Hepatic: Total bilirubin <2.0 and AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)/ALT (Alanine Transaminase) < 3X institutional normal for age.
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Performance (adults): Karnofsky score must be at least 60; for pts. under 16, Lansky score must be at least 60.
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Availability of a 5/6 or 6/6 HLA A, B, and DR identical relative who is willing and able to donate allogeneic stem cells. Serological, low resolution or mid resolution molecular typing will determine the degree of match for HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) class I regardless of high resolution DNA typing results. High resolution typing will be used to determine the degree of match for HLA-DR.
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No untreated or uncontrolled invasive infections. Patients still under therapy for presumed or proven infection are eligible provided there is clear evidence (radiologic and/or culture) that the infection is well controlled. Patients under treatment for infection will be enrolled only after clearance from the Principal Investigator.
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Not pregnant
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
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acute leukemia
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HIV positive patients not eligible
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Any physical or psychological condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would pose unacceptable risk to the patient
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Pregnant
Donor Inclusion Criteria:
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5/6 or 6/6 HLA match for HLA-A, B, and DR
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Age 3-70 years, good general health
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No contraindication to G-CSF (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor)stimulation
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No contraindication to leukapheresis of peripheral blood stem cells
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Good general health
Donor Exclusion Criteria:
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HIV positive or history of HIV risk factors
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Presence of other diseases transmissible by blood that pose unacceptable risk to the study subject.
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Pregnant
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Medical or psychological conditions that would make the donor unlikely to tolerate G-CSF - injections or leukapheresis
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | The University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | Michigan | United States | 48109 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: John E. Levine, MD, MS, The Univeristy of Michigan
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- UMCC 2-61
Study Results
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details | |
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Pre-assignment Detail |
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper |
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Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Period Title: Overall Study | |
STARTED | 54 |
COMPLETED | 54 |
NOT COMPLETED | 0 |
Baseline Characteristics
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper |
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Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Overall Participants | 45 |
Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ] | |
Median (Full Range) [years] |
56
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Gender (Count of Participants) | |
Female |
22
48.9%
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Male |
23
51.1%
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Outcome Measures
Title | Percentage of Participants With Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) Grades 2-4 |
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Description | The primary objective of this study was to establish the rate of acute GVHD following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies. Glucksberg staging was used for organ grading of GVHD. Clinical GVHD was assessed as follows: Grade 0: No stage 1-4 of any organ Grade 1: Stage 1-2 rash and no liver or gut involvement Grade 2: Stage 3 rash, or Stage 1 liver involvement, or Stage 1 GI Grade 3: Stage 0-3 skin with Stage 2-3 liver, or Stage 2-4 GI Grade 4: Stage 4 skin rash, or Stage 4 liver involvement |
Time Frame | 100 days |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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54 patients were enrolled however 9 patients did not receive planned donor lymphocyte infusion. 45 patients were analyzed. |
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper |
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Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Measure Participants | 45 |
Number [percentage of participants] |
73
162.2%
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Title | Percentage of Participants With Progression Free Survival |
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Description | The second primary objective was to determine the percentage of participants with progression free survival following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies. We define disease progression as disease recurrence within 180 days of transplant. |
Time Frame | two years |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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54 patients were enrolled however 9 patients did not receive planned donor lymphocyte infusion. 45 patients were analyzed. |
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper |
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Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Measure Participants | 45 |
Number [percentage of participants] |
35
77.8%
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Title | Percentage of Patients Alive at 2 Years |
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Description | To estimate the overall survival of patients progression following prophylactic cellular immunotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell therapy using low intensity conditioning for high-risk hematological malignancies. |
Time Frame | 2 Years |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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54 patients were enrolled however 9 patients did not receive planned donor lymphocyte infusion. 45 patients were analyzed. |
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper |
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Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). |
Measure Participants | 45 |
Number [percentage of participants] |
38
84.4%
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Adverse Events
Time Frame | ||
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Adverse Event Reporting Description | ||
Arm/Group Title | Immunosuppression Taper | |
Arm/Group Description | Reduced intensity conditioning consisting of Busulfan and Fludarabine(fludarabine 150 mg/m2 IV, busulfan 6 mg/kg IV, total lymphoid irradiation 2 Gy), followed by a rapid immunosuppressive taper of Tacrolimus (0.06 mg/kg q12h, PO, Days -7 to +28), Methotrexate (5 mg/m2, IV, Days +1, +3, +6, +11) and Mycophenolate Mofetil (10 mg/kg every 8 hours, PO, Days -6 to +7). | |
All Cause Mortality |
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Immunosuppression Taper | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | / (NaN) | |
Serious Adverse Events |
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Immunosuppression Taper | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 42/54 (77.8%) | |
Cardiac disorders | ||
Hypotension | 2/54 (3.7%) | |
Supraventricular tachycardia | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Supraventricular arrhythmia | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Ear and labyrinth disorders | ||
Vertigo | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Diarrhea | 10/54 (18.5%) | |
Vomiting | 4/54 (7.4%) | |
Nausea | 4/54 (7.4%) | |
Abdominal pain | 4/54 (7.4%) | |
General disorders | ||
Primary Graft Failure | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Fever | 5/54 (9.3%) | |
Weakness | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Pyrexia | 2/54 (3.7%) | |
Death | 3/54 (5.6%) | |
Immune system disorders | ||
GVHD | 9/54 (16.7%) | |
GVHD with infectious complications | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Infections and infestations | ||
Infection | 16/54 (29.6%) | |
Investigations | ||
Lipase | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Amylase | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Hypomagnesemia | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Hyperglycemia | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Back Pain | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | ||
Relapsed Disease | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Headache | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Syncope | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Seizure | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
Dyspnea | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Hypoxia | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Respiratory distress | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Vascular disorders | ||
DVT | 1/54 (1.9%) | |
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events |
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Immunosuppression Taper | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 30/54 (55.6%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Esophogitis | 7/54 (13%) | |
Mucositis | 4/54 (7.4%) | |
Diarrhea | 5/54 (9.3%) | |
Infections and infestations | ||
Infection | 10/54 (18.5%) | |
Investigations | ||
Creatinine | 18/54 (33.3%) | |
AST | 20/54 (37%) | |
ALT | 20/54 (37%) | |
ALK | 15/54 (27.8%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Hypomagnesemia | 23/54 (42.6%) | |
Hyperglycemia | 29/54 (53.7%) | |
Hypoglycemia | 6/54 (11.1%) | |
Hypocalcemia | 28/54 (51.9%) | |
Hypercalcemia | 6/54 (11.1%) | |
Hypermagnesemia | 16/54 (29.6%) | |
Hyperkalemia | 14/54 (25.9%) | |
Hypokalemia | 17/54 (31.5%) | |
Hyponatremia | 20/54 (37%) | |
Hypernatremia | 5/54 (9.3%) | |
Hypoalbuminemia | 24/54 (44.4%) | |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
Rash | 5/54 (9.3%) |
Limitations/Caveats
More Information
Certain Agreements
All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
Results Point of Contact
Name/Title | Dr. John Levine, M.D. |
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Organization | University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center |
Phone | 734-936-8456 |
jelevine@umich.edu |
- UMCC 2-61